μακαρισμόςmakarismós
beatification, i.e. attribution of good fortune
Greek (New Testament) · G3108
Meanings
a declaration of blessedness, felicitation: Romans 4:6, Romans 4:9, Galatians 4:15.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- Romans 4:6 David also spoke of this when he described the happiness of those who are declared righteous without working for it:
- Romans 4:9 Now, is this blessing only for the Jews, or is it also for uncircumcised Gentiles? Well, we have been saying that Abraham was counted as righteous by God because of his faith.
- Galatians 4:15 Where is that joyful and grateful spirit you felt then? I am sure you would have taken out your own eyes and given them to me if it had been possible.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.